Police still waiting on drug test from wreck that killed sisters, unborn baby

By Manuella Libardi

Updated 9:09 am, Thursday, April 10, 2014

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State Troopers Heath White, left, and Nathan Pierce assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Troopers Heath White, left, and Nathan Pierce assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that ... more

Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from Wednesday's fatality in Lumberton, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' sister, 15-year-old Courtney Sterling are being held by Broussard's in Silsbee.
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Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from Wednesday's fatality in Lumberton, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her ... more

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Some of the approximately 700 people who attended services for Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday afternoon at Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton. The sisters, as well as Burns' unborn child, were died after being involved in a car wreck on February 2.
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Some of the approximately 700 people who attended services for Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday ... more

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Hearses carrying the caskets of Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday afternoon at Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton. The sisters, as well as Burns' unborn child, were died after being involved in a car wreck on February 2.
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Hearses carrying the caskets of Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday afternoon at Crestwood Baptist ... more

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People comfort one another after hearses containing the caskets of Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday afternoon at Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton. The sisters, as well as Burns' unborn child, were died after being involved in a car wreck on February 2.
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People comfort one another after hearses containing the caskets of Courtney Sterling and Connely Burns leave Crestwood Baptist Church on Thursday. Funeral services for Sterling, 15, and Burns were held Thursday ... more

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Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from Monday's fatality in Lumberton, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' sister, 15-year-old Courtney Sterling are being held by Broussard's in Silsbee.
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Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from Monday's fatality in Lumberton, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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Crystal Lummus Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, Connely Burns, 20, and Burns' unborn child. Boyett is accused of driving at more than 120 mph before crashing her Camaro into the vehicle carrying Sterling and Burns.
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Crystal Lummus Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, Connely Burns, 20, and Burns' unborn child. Boyett is accused of driving at more than 120 mph ... more

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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Lumberton Police Department to the Justice Court Building for her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, Connely Burns, 20, and Burns' unborn child. Boyett is accused of driving at more than 120 mph before crashing her Camaro into the vehicle carrying Sterling and Burns.
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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Lumberton Police Department to the Justice Court Building for her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the ... more

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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Lumberton Police Department to the Justice Court Building for her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, Connely Burns, 20, and Burns' unborn child. Boyett is accused of driving at more than 120 mph before crashing her Camaro into the vehicle carrying Sterling and Burns.
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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Lumberton Police Department to the Justice Court Building for her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the ... more

Photo: Jake Daniels

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Kala Prez photographs the site of the fatal car wreck were three people died in Lumberton on Monday. Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from the wreck, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' sister, 15-year-old Courtney Sterling are being held by Broussard's in Silsbee.
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Kala Prez photographs the site of the fatal car wreck were three people died in Lumberton on Monday. Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from the ... more

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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Justice Court Building after her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, Connely Burns, 20, and Burns' unborn child. Boyett is accused of driving at more than 120 mph before crashing her Camaro into the vehicle carrying Sterling and Burns.
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Crystal Lummus Boyett is escorted from the Justice Court Building after her arraignment Wednesday afternoon. Boyett is being charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Courtney Sterling, 15, ... more

Photo: Jake Daniels

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Tatum Kemp, top, Ashley Robinson, left, and Cheyann Coleson bring balloons to the site of the fatal car wreck were three people died in Lumberton on Monday. Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday that Dawn Sterling's, one of the passengers from the wreck, condition is improving. Funeral arrangements for Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' sister, 15-year-old Courtney Sterling are being held by Broussard's in Silsbee.
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Tatum Kemp, top, Ashley Robinson, left, and Cheyann Coleson bring balloons to the site of the fatal car wreck were three people died in Lumberton on Monday. Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said Thursday ... more

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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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State Troopers assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Troopers assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Trooper assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

Photo: Guiseppe Barranco, Photo Editor

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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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Blue bonnets grow near the scene of the February accident where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed.
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State Troopers assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling.
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State Troopers assist in an accident reconstruction at the U.S. 69 and U.S. 96 interchange in Lumberton on Wednesday. The reconstruction stems from the February wreck that killed Connely Burns, 20; her unborn ... more

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A memorial has been placed near the accident scene where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed in February.
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A memorial has been placed near the accident scene where Connely Burns, 20; her unborn child; and Burns' 15-year-old-sister Courtney Sterling were killed in February.
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Police still waiting on drug test from wreck that killed sisters, unborn baby

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Courtney Ray Sterling, driving her mother and sister back from Dairy Queen after a trip for ice cream Feb. 3, was careful to respect the speed limit. She was driving on a learner's permit, and the car was her mother's.

The family's Nissan Murano was about where U.S. 96 merges into U.S. 69 when a red Camaro exceeding 100 mph blasted into the SUV, pushing it a distance of almost two football fields and claiming the lives of Sterling and her sister, who was pregnant.

Lumberton police are still investigating what happened that tragic night.